This is a blog for entries on politics, economics, current affairs, religion, history, philosophy and travel. I mostly muse on events concerning India.

Thursday, January 01, 2009

As the new year cometh ...

I find myself almost friendless in Bengaluru! hmm ... thats one thing I really need to work on, this new year.

And talking of resolutions, its been two years to the day since I started experimenting with Vegan/Jain food. There has been some setback on that front. Too much plant meat these days. Need to work on that too.

And contrary to popular opinion that 2008 was a bad year, I have no qualms against it. It was good to me. It started near Times Square with me almost drunk on wine. Hawaii, Vegas, Kualalumpur, Goa, Mysore, Hyderabad, Kudremukha and Trivandrum in a trip year is fine with me. Besides I moved back with Parents and made (few) new friends.

Yes, it was a bit weird fielding calls about my parent's safety in Bengaluru when I was partying in Goa! But the economic woes haven't really had any effect on me except as opportunities. Hope 2009 brings more trips and good movies.

There are very few cities in India that can boost of a rich legacy and unique and exciting diversity as that of Hyderabad. Be it the fascinating and captivating forts and ancient monuments, the inimitable existence of the age old culture of the Nawabs, the delicious and mouth watering Hyderabadi cuisine, or the new born hard core business aspect, every facet of this city is a persona in itself. Emerging like a phoenix as the next big thing in the Indian business circle, the hotels in Hyderabad have also upgraded to compete with any international hotel on a given day. Most of the premium Hyderabad hotels have all the standard business features although there are exclusive Business hotels in Hyderabad nowadays and the number is ever increasing. Recently the Andhra Pradesh government gave the 24-hour liquor license to the four star, five star and the five-star deluxe hotels in Hyderabad. This step has brought the Hyderabad hotels nearer to the standards of the international hotels.